Incremental Encoder FG 2
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Installation and commissioning
6.1
Safety instructions
Personnel
Installation and commissioning must be carried out by skilled technical staff only.
WARNING!
Observe the safety instructions contained in
Chapter 2
when dismantling the device!
6.2
Technical information
NOTES!
Do not use a hammer or similar tool when installing the device due to the risk of damage
occurring to the bearings or coupling!
Ambient temperature
The max. permissible ambient temperature depends on the speed and degree of protection of the
device, the signal frequency, the length of the signal cable and the place of installation (please refer to
Chapter 3.2).
Degree of protection
To fulfil degree of protection requirements the diameter of the connection cable must correspond to
that of the cable gland (please refer to Chapter 13 Dimension drawings)!
Deep groove ball bearings
FG 2 incremental encoders are fitted with maintenance-free, greased "for-life" deep groove bearings.
Bearings must be changed by the manufacturer only. Opening the encoder renders the guarantee null
and void.
Screw retention
We recommend using Loctite
®
243 threadlocker (medium strength) on all fastening screws to prevent
loosening.
6.3
Required tools
Spanners:
10 mm, 22 mm
Allen keys:
2 mm, 3 mm
Flat-blade screwdrivers:
Assembly grease
Loctite
®
243
(medium strength threadlocker)
